Gates to Stay On as US Defense Secretary
543 views · Published 3 December 2008 · 1:40 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · News & Politics
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has agreed to stay in his job when President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January. Observers say the appointment provides continuity with the transition from one administration to another during a time of war. Gates took over the job two years ago, replacing outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. VOA's Mil Arcega has more.
